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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 916.19 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 916.19 and 286.12 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 916.19 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/916.19 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 916.19 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 262,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,140.28/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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